NCCE Savannah Empowers Soalepe and Bunyanto Pupils on Responsible Digital Citizenship During Citizenship Week Celebration

As children increasingly navigate a world shaped by smartphones, social media and instant access to information, the Savannah Regional Office of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has reminded pupils that responsible citizenship extends beyond the physical world into the digital space.

As part of the 2026 Annual Citizenship Week Celebration, the NCCE Savannah Regional Office engaged pupils of Soalepe D/A Primary School, Bunyanto Presbyterian Primary School and Bunyanto Presbyterian Junior High School on 3rd June 2026 to educate them on responsible digital citizenship and the importance of upholding constitutional values online.

The engagement was held under the theme, “Growing Digital: The Ghanaian Child Upholding the Constitution Online,” and sought to equip pupils with the knowledge and values needed to navigate the digital environment safely and responsibly.

Leading the discussions, resource persons Mr. Thomas Ewuntomah and Mr. Adamu Mohammed explained that while digital technologies offer enormous opportunities for learning, communication and personal development, they also come with responsibilities. They encouraged the pupils to be mindful of their online behaviour and to ensure that their actions on digital platforms reflect the values enshrined in the 1992 Constitution.

The facilitators educated the pupils on online safety, respectful communication and the dangers associated with irresponsible use of social media. They stressed the importance of verifying information before sharing it, respecting the privacy and dignity of others, and avoiding harmful online practices such as cyberbullying, misinformation and abusive communication.

A key highlight of the engagement was a thought-provoking question posed to the pupils: “Is what I am saying or sharing right and respectful?” The resource persons explained that this simple question should guide every online post, comment or message, helping young people make responsible decisions in the digital space.

The pupils were also encouraged to recognize that citizenship is not determined by age alone. They were reminded that their actions online can have real consequences for individuals, communities and the nation as a whole.

To reinforce the lessons learned, the pupils were tasked to commit to memory the message: “As children, we may be young, but we are also citizens; what we post online matters for Ghana.”

The engagement formed part of the NCCE's ongoing efforts to nurture responsible, informed and constitutionally conscious citizens who can contribute positively to Ghana's democratic development in the digital age.